Sunnyside-up Egg in the Microwave
Cuisine: Chinese
The Sun Egg is a home-style breakfast made quickly in a microwave.
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★★☆☆☆
113 kcal
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Salt
- Oil
- Controlled-heat microwave or Uncontrolled-heat microwave (Definition and how to distinguish, see attached content)
- Chopsticks or Toothpick
Steps
Controlled-heat microwave
- Prepare a small bowl, pour in the oil calculated in the previous step, add salt, and mix well. Tilt the bowl to coat the inner surface with oil.
- Take out an egg and crack it into the small bowl.
- Pierce the surface of the yolk. Use a toothpick for 5 punctures or a chopstick for 1 puncture.
- Place it in the microwave for high power for 3 minutes.
Uncontrolled-heat microwave
- Prepare a small bowl, pour in the oil calculated in the previous step, add salt, and mix well. Tilt the bowl to coat the inner surface with oil.
- Take out an egg and crack it into the small bowl.
- Pierce the surface of the yolk. Use a toothpick for 5 punctures or a chopstick for 1 puncture.
- Place it in the microwave for 1 minute.
- while (Sun Egg is not a large area of solid form) microwave (30s);
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Notes
The Sun Egg is a home-style breakfast made quickly in a microwave. The texture is tender and smooth, with solidified egg whites and a slightly runny yolk; it belongs to a typical quick-eat dish. Eggs are rich in high-quality protein and various vitamins, making them easy to digest and absorb. The method is very simple and friendly for beginners. Using a controlled-heat microwave only takes 3 minutes to complete, while an uncontrolled-heat microwave also only requires several minutes of repeated heating.
Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 113 kcal
Calculation:
- Amount of eggs: 1 unit.
- Amount of salt: 1 g per egg.
- Amount of oil: 5 mL per egg.
Using the above conditions, calculate the proportions of raw materials planned to be used.
while (Sun egg is not cooked according to personal taste) use microwave (1 minute);
- Uncontrolled-heat microwave:
- Definition: Microwave ovens that cannot control heat only and can only control duration.
- Identification method: If "Low heat", "Medium heat", "High heat" or similar words cannot be found on the microwave control panel, it is an uncontrolled-heat microwave.
- Controlled-heat microwave:
- Definition: Microwave ovens that can control both heat and duration.
- Identification method: If "Low heat", "Medium heat", "High heat" and similar words can be found on the microwave control panel, it is a controlled-heat microwave.
If you encounter any issues or find any improvable steps following this guide,